University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The First Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Exercises - Page 641: 19.16

Answer

W=-410J

Work Step by Step

This is more of a concept problem than a mathematical problem. Because the gas is undergoing Isothermal Compression, it's internal energy ($\Delta U$) will stay the same. The formula $\Delta U=Q-W$ then becomes $W=Q$ and, because heat removed is negative, $Q=-410J$ and $W=-410J$.
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